Video Tip: How to Fly an LPV Approach with a Garmin GTN 650

For many IFR pilots today, flying a GPS approach is second nature. Among the most capable options is the LPV approach, which offers ILS-like lateral and vertical guidance—but with far wider availability. Thanks to WAAS-enabled GPS, pilots can fly precision-style approaches at thousands of airports that don’t have an ILS installed.

In this video tip from Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course, we’ll break down the key differences between a GPS LNAV and LPV approach, and demonstrate step-by-step how to fly an LPV using the Garmin GTN 650 navigator.

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